How to profit from 4G technology

As more people use internet-enabled smartphones, the demand for mobile data traffic is only going to increase. So how can you profit from it? James McKeigue looks at the 'picks and shovels' specialists who provide essential components for mobile phone networks, and tips the best bet in the sector.

News this month that US telecoms group AT&T would start charging customers according to their internet usage drew howls of protest from 'smartphone' users across America. Three years after AT&T and other mobile operators introduced fixed-cost 'third generation (3G)' telephony, customers have become used to unrestricted internet use.

But the new regime is here to stay.

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